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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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VOICING SUPPORT FOR HEATHER ABBOTT | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Ucci, Martin, Costantino, Winfield, and O'Brien | |
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Date Introduced: April 30, 2013 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, April 15th is a day that annually commemorates the grit, determination, and |
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tenacity of the American people as they celebrate the legacy of the initial actions that led to our |
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nation's independence; and |
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WHEREAS, The tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013, have |
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tested one Rhode Islander's grit, determination, and tenacity in ways that simply stun the rest of |
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the Ocean State; and |
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WHEREAS, Newport's Heather Abbott found herself thrust into the public limelight as a |
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result of life-altering injuries she sustained in the wake of the heinous Boston Marathon |
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bombings. Heather now faces the challenges of ongoing therapy, numerous medical interventions, |
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and creating a new reality for herself; and |
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WHEREAS, Heather is much more than simply a victim of this cowardly act of |
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terrorism, however. A bright, active young woman who is professionally respected for her work |
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at Raytheon and who has demonstrated her commitment to helping those in need, Heather |
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represents the very best of Rhode Island. Heather's full measure as a person -- her warmth, |
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vitality, and indomitable character -- is what transfixes the admiration of others and prompts total |
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strangers to come out to encourage her; now, therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations voices its wholehearted support for Heather as she begins her journey of |
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recovery. We pray that Heather and her loved ones make their way through these trying |
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circumstances with courage and grace; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That we honor Heather Abbott as an exemplary citizen, professional, and |
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human being, and commend her bravery and fortitude in the face of great personal tragedy. We |
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express our very best wishes for her continued progress and improvement in the days and months |
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ahead; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified of this resolution to Ms. Heather Abbott. |
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